- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plano, TX
Carlisle El
Federal NCES profile for Carlisle El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483510006030
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlisle El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #25 of 29
- elementary schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlisle El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle El ranks #25 of 29 elementary schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Carlisle El shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 34.8 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 483510006030 · Plano, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 12.8:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Carlisle El shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE held 34.8 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carlisle El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- This school 436
Carlisle El
436 students
What this shows Carlisle El reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlisle El compares
Carlisle El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.3%
Asian 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Carlisle El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlisle El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlisle El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle El
How many students attend Carlisle El?
Carlisle El has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle El?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle El is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlisle El?
29.1% of students at Carlisle El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlisle El?
The largest demographic group at Carlisle El is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlisle El?
Carlisle El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carlisle El rank among elementary schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlisle El ranks #25 of 29 elementary schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Carlisle El, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.